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TWP 1500 Series Deck Stain - The Best Low VOC Deck Stain

Need Help with your TWP 1500 Stain?

TWP 1500 Stain is a highly rated, EPA registered wood preservative that can be used for all types of exterior wood, siding and decking. TWP 1500 Stain will perform at its maximum potential when the wood is properly prepped and when the stain is properly applied. Unfortunately not all wood is in the same condition prior to applying the stain.

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Please answer these few questions to achieve the best possible results with your TWP 1500 Wood and Decking Stain.

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Hello, We have a newly constructed Premium (#1) grade treated pine deck that we would like to stain. I already have some TWP #205 - California Cedar stain. Can this product be used to stain the floor of our new deck? rails and spindles will be painted. Thank you

Yes but you will need to wait 4+ months to weather then prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit.

Hello, We have a newly constructed Premium (#1) grade treated pine deck that we would like to stain. I already have some TWP #205 - California Cedar stain. Can this product be used to stain the floor of our new deck? rails and spindles will be painted. Thank you

I am building a new house where the exterior cedar siding is also used on one of the interior walls. For consistency, is there a problem using the 1500 stain indoors?You can use indoors. Just be aware that it is oil based and it will smell until it airs out fully.

Wood doesn't have the nice red you see newer decks and fences. Will the Redwood tint help renew its once beautiful natural reddish hue?

Your first issue is to remove the Behr and that can be tricky when you have many coats applied. Best to strip off as much as possible, sand some if needed, and brighten when done. Once the wood is prepped well you can use any color of TWP that you want. We have samples to test on the site.

the wood is approx 2 years old, it is pine, wood has never been treated, it is stacked and banded in piles as we have not started that phase of the house yet. it is dark in color and we was wanting to know at which point we should treat it. it is cut on three sides.

Please read this about new wood:http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

Even though it is two years old you will need to install then let season as if new.

the wood is approx 2 years old, it is pine, wood has never been treated, it is stacked and banded in piles as we have not started that phase of the house yet. it is dark in color and we was wanting to know at which point we should treat it. it is cut on three sides.

For best results what’s the recommend number of coats needed on the walking area of the deck for the best results. The Deck is of a std. pressure treated pine wood from the big box stores aged 1yrs and its in good condition. The deck has never been stained before.

After prep you should apply two light coats "wet on wet" for best results.

For best results what’s the recommend number of coats needed on the walking area of the deck for the best results. The Deck is of a std. pressure treated pine wood from the big box stores aged 1yrs and its in good condition. The deck has never been stained before.

Painting deck with TWP Cedar stain. Finish is dull, no shine.Any way we can make it shiny? Is there a wax or shiny sealer?

TWP is not supposed to be shiny and no you cannot make it shiny. Putting a shiny filming product on a deck is a very bad idea. It will blister, peel, attract mold, and will require extensive sanding to remove once it fails.

I have a 1000 SF deck made of cedar. I have stained it with latex and oil stains with poor results. The deck finish peels within one season of use. The current finish is latex and I plan to power wash the old stain off the wood. I would like some recommendations on how to make the finish last longer and do you recommend TWP stain.

You do need to remove 100% of the old stains first with TWP to work. TWP is a penetrating stain that does not peel as long as the wood is prepped properly first and it is not over applied. Basically it needs to penetrate into the wood. If it does it will not peel but just fade lightly for 2-3 years.